During pregnancy, the expectant mother's food intake not only provides the normal needs of the mother's health, but also provides nutrition for the baby's growth and development. Usually, expectant mothers need to consume more calories than when they are not pregnant. In daily life, they must have a reasonable diet and pay attention to supplement various nutrients. Therefore, this is not only a matter of eating more, but also a matter of eating well and nutrition, so as to ensure the health of pregnant mothers and babies. The nutritional supplement of pregnant mothers is very important, because it not only affects the normal development of the fetus, but also relates to the baby's physique and intelligence after birth, so the correct supplement is the key.
How much nutrition should pregnant women take in every day?
1. protein: About 85g of high-quality protein (protein containing essential amino acids) is needed every day during pregnancy (60g during non-pregnancy) to meet the needs of pregnant women.
2. Fat: 60 grams of fat is suitable for pregnant women to eat every day (about 50 grams during non-pregnancy). Too much fat can lead to obesity.
3. Vitamins: Lack can cause metabolic disorder. Vitamins exist in many foods, such as eggs, meat, butter, milk, beans and various vegetables.
4. Sugar: Grains, potatoes and sweet potatoes all contain sugar, which is the main source of calories.
5. Folic acid can prevent anemia, premature delivery, infant malformation, etc. Foods containing folic acid include noodles, flour, spinach and apples. You can also ask your doctor to prescribe some oral folic acid tablets.
6. In the first three months of pregnancy, the fetus cannot store vitamin A by itself, so the pregnant mother must provide enough vitamin A for the baby. Sweet potato, pumpkin, spinach and mango all contain a lot of vitamin A. Vitamin A is needed in the whole process of fetal development, which can ensure the healthy development of fetal skin, gastrointestinal tract and lungs. Magnesium is not only vital to the health of fetal muscles, but also contributes to the normal development of bones. Studies have shown that the intake of magnesium in the first three months of pregnancy is related to the height, weight and head circumference of newborns. Magnesium is easily found in salad oil, green leafy vegetables, nuts, soybeans, pumpkins, melons, sunflower seeds and whole grains. In addition, the use of magnesium is also beneficial to the recovery of the mother's uterine muscles.
Improper diet will have adverse effects on mother and fetus, so for the health and safety of fetal treasure, proper eating should be avoided during pregnancy. Pregnant women should pay attention to avoid the following seven kinds of foods: fried foods and spices, alcoholic beverages, foods containing preservatives and pigments, raw foods, smoked foods, suspicious foods (stale meat, spoiled fruits and vegetables, etc.), high-calorie foods, too salty and too spicy.